N°15817593 · Family detail
NikkorCinema·NIKON F mount
Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F/2.8 E FL ED VR
Specifications01
MountNIKON F
Focal length70-200mm
Max aperturef/2.8
TypeCinema · Zoom
Weight1430 g
Filter size77 mm
Physical length202.5 mm
Min focus distance1.1 m
Aperture blades9
Optical elements22
Groups18
Lens hoodpetal-shaped (bayonet mount, supplied)
Additional Info02
Category["Nikon F"]
Keywords["F-mount","Tele","Zoom"]
Review AuthorKlaus
Review Rating9
Other FeaturesDust- & drip-resistant
VR/Optical Image Stabilizer (4 f-stop efficiency)
4x focus buttons
Tripod-collar
compatible with teleconverters
Review VerdictThe Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 E FL ED VR may not have been the final F-mount lens but it's the last of the glorious fast medium tele zoom lenses for Nikon (D-)SLRs. Even by today's standards it's a great lens that can still compete with the best. Its sharpness is superb between 70mm and 135mm and still very impressive at 200mm. Lateral CAs are low while axial CAs are almost non-existant. Image distortions can be visible from the mid-range but not extreme. There's some vignetting at f/2.8, though. The bokeh is very good for a zoom lens although primes are still better here. In terms of build quality the Nikkor provides what is expected from professional photographers. It's tough as nails thanks to a magnesium-alloy body and extensive weather sealing. The AF is extremely fast on the latest Nikon DSLR generation. The image stabilizer (VR) may not be as effective as on Z-mount successors but it's still pretty good. If you are still a die-hard DSLR fan ... with deeper pockets ... the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 E FL ED VR is an obvious choice. Thus, highly recommended! If you'd like to support our work, please consider shopping for this or other lenses via one of the following partners: * Amazon (US) * Amazon (EU) * B&H (US) * Adorama (US) * KEH (used gear, US)
Review Criteria{"Build Quality":9,"Optical Quality":9,"Price / Performance":9}
Review Published2026-10-01T21:04:49+00:00
Optical Construction22 elements in 18 groups (6x ED, 1x fluorite, 1x HRI)
Nano Crystal Coat
Fluorine Coat (front element)
Field Notes02
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm zoom for F-mount, constant f/2.8 aperture. Designed for general telephoto use such as portrait, event, and low-light work, with VR image stabilization.
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Other Mounts03
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